All pharmacy tips in one place
If you missed any of our recent pharmacy tips & tricks, or want to review them again, you can now access all 10 on our website here. Compiled with input from Victoria pharmacists and VDFP physician leads, the tips are part of our efforts to help improve connections and communication between family physicians and community pharmacists.
After-hours call groups in long-term care
Did you know? If you follow your patients into long-term care or take on a long-term care panel, a dedicated call group will care for them after hours. Participation in the call group is not mandatory, but well remunerated. Get in touch with the Vic-SI LTCI today by emailing Jessica at [email protected]
New Cheers are in!
A shout-out to Tuscany Medical Clinic who got Cheers! Check them out here and toss some confetti of your own to spread those good vibes!
Meet Kristin, our Care Innovations Director
Kristin spearheads Care Innovations work – including specialist engagement and seamless support for OUD patients – and our joint Physician Health & Wellness projects. If you want to help connect the dots for seamless patient journeys or contribute ideas to improve work-life balance, reach out to Kristin at [email protected]
Family medicine scholar survey: cervical screening changes
Consider participating in a local family medicine scholar survey on Perceptions on updates in cervical cancer screening among family physicians practicing in Southern Vancouver Island: HPV self swab vs Liquid based cytology. You might even win a $100 Lululemon gift card! The survey is open until Jan 1.
Divisions Dispatch November 20
The latest edition of the provincial Family Practice Services Committee’s Divisions Dispatch includes updates on the penicillin-delabelling project, a PSP case study on reducing patient wait times, compensated feedback opportunities on equity, diversity, and inclusion, and on caring for patients covered by WorkSafeBC, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it […]
ICYMI: Check out the VDFP Impact Report 2024–25
Take a moment to scan some highlights of your Victoria Division’s achievements in the 2024–2025 Impact Report.
ICYMI: Highlights from our AGM
More than 130 physician members, their guests, medical students, Division staff, and members of the Indigenous community joined us on October 20 at the Delta for a fun and interactive Annual General Meeting. This year’s theme, Connection in Action, came to life through networking, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and performances, and a lively trivia showdown. Watch […]
ICYMI: Perinatal Care resources for family physicians
During our maternity care provider shortage, keeping first-trimester care knowledge up to date is essential for all who are responsible for providing it (longitudinal and WIC FPs). Check out these resources: • First-Trimester Care algorithm for longitudinal and WIC FPs: Use the early pregnancy algorithm for guidance from dating to tests, screening, and billing. Also available […]
ICYMI: Island Health Primary Care Grand Round: Gender Diversity in Primary Care
Join this Grand Round for a presentation by Dr Ingrid Cosio. Hosted by Island Health Drs William Cunningham and Leah MacDonald. No RSVP required. Questions? Contact [email protected] Date: Tuesday, November 25 Time: 12 – 1 pm Location: Teams
